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National Idenity
Westward Movement
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History
7th Grade
04/22/2010

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What is manifest destiny?
Definition
What is bound to happen to a country over a period of time
Term
What are we hoping to get with our manifest dystiny?
Definition
All the land from Atlantic to Pacific
Term
As our country gained land which way did it grow?
Definition
West
Term

Who did we buy Louisiana from?

How much did it cost?

Definition

France

$15 Million

Term
What was the Embargo Act?
Definition
The banning of trade with Great Britian
Term
What happened to Washington DC during the war of 1812?
Definition
It was burnt
Term
What is the name of our national anthem? When was it written?
Definition

Star Spangled Banner

By:Francis Scott Key

Fort McHenery

Term
What was wierd about the battle of New Orleans?
Definition
The war was over, The treaty was signed
Term
Indian Removal Act
Definition
Moved all Natives east of the Mississippi to Indian Territory
Term
Why did the settlers want the indians land?
Definition
It was fertile and good growing
Term
How did the Nartives try to avoid being moved
Definition
  • Running to Canada
  • Adapting to the Settlers lifestyle
  • Moving Peacefully
  • War
Term
What was the Lone Star Rebublic?`
Definition

The country of Texas

(for 10 years:D)

Term
What happened soon after we bought Texas?
Definition
Mexican American War
Term
When was the Manifest Dystiny completed?
Definition
1853
Term
At this time how many states were there?
Definition
27
Term
Andrew Jackson
Definition
Famous General (1812) and president of the US from 1829-1837
Term
Who was the Corps of Discovery?
Definition
Led by Lewis and Clark. Sent by Jackson to explore the new land out west and map it.
Term
Sacagawea
Definition
Helped the Corps of Discovery
Term
Tecumseh
Definition

Native

Fought in Tippecanoe

Died in the War of 1812

Term
War Hawks
Definition
Members of Congress that wanted war with Great Britian
Term
Davy Crocket
Definition

Frointeerman

Died in the battle of Alamo

Term
Marcus and Narcissa Whitman
Definition
Taught Indians Christianity and encouraged people to come west :)
Term
Sam Houston
Definition
Led more then 300 familes to Lone Star Republic
Term
Santa Anna
Definition
Attacked the Alamo killing all Texan troops
Term
Your done!
Definition
:D
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